Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette
Top your salad with this delicious Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette! Fresh basil leaves, balsamic vinegar, and a few pantry staples easily come together in less than 5 minutes. It's creamy, tangy, and full of irresistible bold flavor!
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Bonnie - Serene Trail
Servings: 5
Calories: 143kcal
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, (55g)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, (6g)
- 1 medium garlic clove
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Pinch the basil leaves off of the stems and peel the garlic clove.
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender or food processor and pulse them into a smooth mixture. Or, you can chop the basil and garlic by hand and then shake them in a sealed jar with the other ingredients.
- Taste the dressing to see if you want to add any more seasoning or increase any of the other flavors. Enjoy it right away or save it in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
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Notes
Store the dressing in a sealed glass jar for 7 days in the refrigerator. Shake it before using it because of separation that occurs over time.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 tbsp | Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.8g | Protein: 2.3g | Fat: 7.2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 429mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 8.5g | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg
The nutritional information provided is an estimate from third-party calculations.
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